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# Berto Lardera (b. 1811)

## What is Berto Lardera’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Berto Lardera at 14 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,014 including buyer’s premium (middle half $891–$2,912, n=7). The auction record is $113,387 for SANS TITRE - 1952 (2020, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SANS TITRE - 1952, 1952 | Fer monté sur un mécanisme tournant | $113,387 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Les étreintes IV, 1974 | Acier et aluminium | $42,284 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Miracle V, 1970 | Aluminium | $36,647 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | RENCONTRE DANS LA NUIT VI, 1959-1968 | Corten steel and copper | $35,270 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Rythme, 1958 | Fer et cuivre | $33,828 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Sculpture, cuivre et laiton sur socle en bois | Cuivre et laiton sur socle en bois | $32,137 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Spirale humaine I, 1960 | Bronze et fer | $23,961 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | La douceur de ton image, 1948 | Fer et cuivre sur socle en bois | $21,142 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Sculpture - 1942, 1942 | Bronze | $16,914 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled | Iron | $13,996 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $19,028 |
| Other | 12 | $3,121 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $775 |
| Prints | 7 | $308 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $637 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Berto Lardera is a French artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,912. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Berto Lardera sold in 2025 for $8,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Berto Lardera work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berto Lardera work is $2,912.

The median Berto Lardera work on paper sells for $2,014 across 14 lots.

The median Berto Lardera print sells for $219 across 14 lots.

The median Berto Lardera sculpture sells for $21,142 across 15 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $219†‡ | $850 | 93.3% | 2024-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,014† | $4,933 | 87.5% | 2026-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $21,142 | $113,387 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $42,284 | $113,387 | — | 2022-06-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $143–$311†‡ | $219†‡ | $637 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $697–$2,014 | $775 | $2,014 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $113,387 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $42,284 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,933 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,228 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $637 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Berto Lardera worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berto Lardera work is $2,912. The median Berto Lardera work on paper sells for $2,014 across 14 lots. The median Berto Lardera print sells for $219 across 14 lots. The median Berto Lardera sculpture sells for $21,142 across 15 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Berto Lardera work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berto Lardera work on paper is $2,014. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Berto Lardera's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Berto Lardera work on paper is $4,933.

### What is the average price of a Berto Lardera print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berto Lardera print is $219. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Berto Lardera's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Berto Lardera print is $850.

### What is the average price of a Berto Lardera sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berto Lardera sculpture is $21,142.

### What is Berto Lardera's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Berto Lardera sculpture is $113,387.

### What is the average price of a medium Berto Lardera print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Berto Lardera print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Berto Lardera's auction record?

Berto Lardera's auction record is $113,387, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Berto Lardera auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/berto-lardera (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.